Hyphenation ofréimperméabilisant

Linguistic Analysis of "réimperméabilisant" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "réimperméabilisant" is a complex, multi-morphemic verb (participle présent) in French. Its pronunciation involves several vowel and consonant clusters, requiring careful syllabification. The 'r' at the beginning is a uvular fricative, common in French.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are easily separable, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ré- (Latin) - Indicates repetition or intensification.
• Root: perméable (Latin permeabilis) - Meaning "permeable," "able to be penetrated."
• Suffix: -abilisant (French) - A present participle suffix derived from -able + -isant, indicating an ongoing action or quality.

4. Stress Identification:

French generally has stress on the final syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on "-sant".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʁe.im.pɛʁ.me.a.bi.li.zɑ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "permé" presents a slight challenge. While French generally avoids syllable-initial 'r' after a vowel, the 'p' is considered part of the following syllable due to the vowel harmony and the overall flow of the word.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Réimperméabilisant" functions primarily as a present participle, part of a verb construction. As a participle, the stress remains on the final syllable. If used adjectivally, the stress pattern remains the same.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Making something impermeable again; re-waterproofing.
• Translation: Re-waterproofing, re-impermeabilizing.
• Grammatical Category: Present Participle (Verb) / Adjective
• Synonyms: imperméabilisant à nouveau, étanchéisant à nouveau
• Antonyms: perméabilisant
• Examples: "Le processus de réimperméabilisation de la toiture est en cours." (The process of re-waterproofing the roof is underway.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• imperméable: /im.pɛʁ.me.abl/ - Similar syllable structure, demonstrating the tendency to group 'p' with the following vowel.
• perméabilité: /pɛʁ.me.a.bi.li.te/ - Shows the 'permé' root consistently forming a syllable unit.
• stabilisant: /sta.bi.li.zɑ̃/ - Illustrates the '-isant' suffix consistently receiving final stress.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable (e.g., a stop followed by a fricative).
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: French stress typically falls on the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Prefix/Suffix Separation: Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'r' at the beginning of the word is a uvular 'r', which can be challenging for non-native speakers. The sequence "permé" requires careful consideration to avoid incorrect syllable division.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as transcribed, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of the 'r' sound. However, these variations do not typically affect syllable division.